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The book delves into the rituals of church consecration in eleventh-century Italy, highlighting their role in promoting the Gregorian reform. It explores how these sacred spaces influenced identity, sparked conflicts, and ignited discussions on symbolic meaning and ecclesiology among reformers. Through this examination, the work reveals the intricate relationship between ritual practices and the shaping of religious and social dynamics during this pivotal period.
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A sacred city, Louis Hamilton
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- A sacred city
- Subtitle
- Consecrating churches and reforming society in eleventh-century Italy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Louis Hamilton
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 286
- ISBN13
- 9780719080265
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- The book delves into the rituals of church consecration in eleventh-century Italy, highlighting their role in promoting the Gregorian reform. It explores how these sacred spaces influenced identity, sparked conflicts, and ignited discussions on symbolic meaning and ecclesiology among reformers. Through this examination, the work reveals the intricate relationship between ritual practices and the shaping of religious and social dynamics during this pivotal period.